Worcester County property tax, in one number.
The typical Worcester County homeowner pays $2,738 a year on a $374,700 home. That's well below the Maryland rate (0.97%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- 23rd highest rate in Maryland.Out of 24 Maryland counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 43% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $2,851, versus $2,569 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Where you live matters.Among cities with enough data, rates range from about 0.68% in Ocean Pines to 0.93% in Ocean City.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Effective rate by city
Largest Maryland counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | $4,771 | 1.12% |
| Baltimore County | $3,736 | 1.07% |
| Montgomery County | $5,539 | 0.87% |
| Anne Arundel County | $3,957 | 0.85% |
| Worcester County | $2,738 | 0.73% |
| Maryland | $4,093 | 0.97% |
Compare neighboring counties
Effective property tax rates in and around Worcester County.
Cities and towns in Worcester County
Places with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes and reliable survey data.
- Ocean Pines0.68% · $2,571
- Ocean City0.93% · $3,997
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Worcester County?
The effective rate is about 0.73%. The median homeowner pays $2,738 a year on a home worth a median $374,700 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Worcester County?
About $2,555 a year, or roughly $213 a month, at Worcester County's average effective rate of 0.73%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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